Coroner Identifies Man Killed in Accident That Shut Down I-80 for Several Hours

Jacob Deemer

Jacob Deemer

Published December 26, 2022 2:59 pm
Coroner Identifies Man Killed in Accident That Shut Down I-80 for Several Hours

CLARION TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A 26-year-old man was killed following a multi-vehicle crash in Clarion Township on Saturday morning.

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(Photos above by Gabe Troup.)

According to Clarion County Coroner Dan Shingledecker, the victim has been identified as 26-year-old Manpreet Singh, of Queens, New York.

The cause of death was blunt force trauma, while the death has been ruled accidental.

Singh was pronounced dead at 8:58 a.m. at Clarion Hospital.

Shingledecker said the crash occurred around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 24, near mile marker 64 on Interstate 80 west in Clarion Township.

Clarion-based State Police declined to comment citing an active investigation.

Other responding agencies included Clarion Fire & Hose Company No. 1, Strattanville Volunteer Fire Department, Clarion Hospital EMS, PennDOT, and Bauer Truck Repair.

A portion of Interstate 80 was closed for approximately 12 hours following the accident. The roadway reopened around 6:30 p.m.

(Photos below by Randy Bauer / Bauer Truck Repair.)

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